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Outplacement & Career Management Services

for Companies and Executives undergoing change

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Our services include:

EXPERTS IN SOUTH AFRICAN EMPLOYMENT & CAREER MANAGEMENT
CAREER ASSESSMENT & TRANSITIONING
EXECUTIVE CAREER MANAGEMENT
EXECUTIVE BENCHMARKING
EXECUTIVE OUTPLACEMENT PROGRAMMES

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The Change Initiative provides career management support to companies and staff experiencing change following M&A activity, restructuring or redundancy.

“When we are no longer able to change a situation

we are challenged to change ourselves.”

- Viktor E. Frankl

Change is now a frequent occurrence in our fluid business world and regardless of the reason; its impact on the employer and staff is often substantial.

Companies try and balance business-as-usual productivity, while protecting the corporate reputation and minimising the impact on the workforce.

Employees feel understandably anxious and vulnerable, which directly impacts focus and productivity.

Outplacement consulting provides impacted staff with an objective and supportive environment to manage their anxiety and prepare them for re-entry to the market place.

How outgoing employees are treated during the transition process influences how they view and talk about the company. When they leave under supportive circumstances, there are fewer fall-outs and a faster return to business as usual.

Our programmes are designed to transition all levels of staff through the career change process and empower them to find a new job.

We offer 3 types of Outplacement model –

One-on-one Executive coaching
Group training
Online career resources for large or geographically spread workforces

Corporate benefits of Outplacement

Time
- Reduces the involvement and emotional strain on management
Responsibility
- Comfort in knowing outgoing staff will receive effective and relevant training to successfully re-enter the job market
Talent Retention
- Minimises internal panic and insecurity of remaining staff
Cost
- Minimises conflict and legal disputes
Reputation management
- Projects a positive image to customers and investors
Talent Acquisition
- Compassionate employee engagement policies benefit future talent acquisition

Employee benefits of Outplacement

Receive expert guidance towards re-employment
Career and skills assessment
Professional CV preparation
Interview preparation, including mock interviews with candid and objective feedback from a professional interviewer
LinkedIn and social media optimisation
Access to Career Resources